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India and Pakistan to clash in pool phase at 2027 Cricket World Cup
The rivals are grouped with Australia, Afghanistan, Zimbabwe and a qualifier, and India will open against Australia before the October 10 meeting.
- On Thursday, the International Cricket Council unveiled the 2027 Cricket World Cup schedule, with the tournament starting October 2, 2027, across South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia.
- The tournament features 14 teams competing across 12 venues in 57 matches, with an initial group stage followed by a Super 7 phase before the November 21, 2027 final.
- Competing in Group A, India faces Australia, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Zimbabwe, and a qualifier, opening their campaign against Australia on October 7, 2027, under captain Shubman Gill.
- The Wanderers in Johannesburg hosts the India-Pakistan clash on October 10, 2027, at a high-scoring venue nicknamed the 'Bullring' that will also stage the tournament final.
- Advancement to the Super 7 stage requires finishing in the top three of each group or being the best fourth-placed team, with semi-finals set for November 17 and 18, 2027.
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ICC announces fixtures for Cricket World Cup 2027, India, Pakistan to clash in pool phase
Cricket World Cup 2027: India and Pakistan to clash at The Wanderers on October 10; Australia also in India's pool. South Africa hosts with Zimbabwe and Namibia as co-hosts. Tensions high as teams battle in a thrilling group stage.
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